Morgan Kelly
San Diego,CA
Summary
M.A., LPCC 20435
As a clinician Morgan always operates as client-centered first. She has also been described as compassionate, creative, authentic, and adaptable. Morgan maintains an excellent reputation for punctuality and organization whilst remaining flexible and innovative. This candidate is accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Adept at responding to emergency situations with a calm and respectful approach. Passionate about client support as well as maintaining morale by emphasizing and modeling the importance of teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Radar Recovery Center
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new clinicians, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans effectively.
- Monitored client outcomes through comprehensive assessments, driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
Therapist
Sarah Mortensen Psychotherapy
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on assessments and client needs.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to improve patient outcomes.
- Completed training and developed skills to utilize Ketamine in the treatment of OCD, Eating Disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Care Coordinator/ Mental Health Clinician
CRASH Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed a team of counselors and coordinated the submission of important documents in a timely manner.
- Conducted diagnostic interviews to screen clients for their indicated level of care.
- Coordinated warm hand-offs to alternative programs when client's were not indicated for the care provided at our facility.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Maintained both professionalism and positive relationships with staff and participants in a residential/milieu setting.
- Went above and beyond to attend to client's mental health beyond groups and individual therapy by organizing fun activities.
Primary Therapist II
Wings Recovery Center, Inc.
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients diagnosed with PTSD and other co-morbid disorders in an RTC/PHP/IOP setting.
- Interacted with insurance companies on regular basis, ensuring that patients had adequate coverage for services.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions through and integrative approached which included (but was not limited to): ACT, DBT, IFS, Attachment Theory, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Facilitated recovery-oriented support groups and psychoeducation workshops.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL03.2022
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
From Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX2018
Skills
- Intergrative Theoretical Orientation; psychodynamically based with frequent use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Focused Theory, as well as Strength-Based & Solution-Focused goal setting
- Specialized In Treating: PTSD/ CPTSD, Personality Disorders, Substance Use Disorders/ other Process Disorders, MDD, GAD, and OCD/ OCRD in adult populations
- Expertise in Group Facilitation; including psychoeducational groups, process groups, and themed therapeutic groups
- Intuitive Problem Solving ability with a consistent display of good judgement
- Formal training in: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat OCD; Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
- Maintains Awareness of BBS ethical guidelines as well as local and state laws
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Radar Recovery Center
05.2024 - Current
Therapist
Sarah Mortensen Psychotherapy
01.2024 - 12.2024
Care Coordinator/ Mental Health Clinician
CRASH Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2024
Primary Therapist II
Wings Recovery Center, Inc.
04.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
From Southwestern University